The are a number of people within the Community of North Shore who would like to see high speed internet i.e. fibre op in the community. If you are one of them please print and sign below, come into the municipal office to sign a copy or come to the Mix n Mingle on Wednesday, August 12th 7pm to sign the petition in person.

Minister Gail Shea, Premier Wade MacLauchlan, Chair Gordon Ellis, as well as a few local Councillors - Councillor Beth Pretty (with Piper and Aubrey in tow!) and Eric Ellsworth came to discuss the future renovations of the front entrance of Stanhope Place, and the Federal Government's funding to come from the Canada 150 Infrastructure Program, recently announced. Also in attendance were Verner Smitheram (Chair of Friends of Covehead-Brackley Bays) Malcolm Campbell, and Alison Ellis of the Stanhope Heritage Association who have contributed $15,000 towards the project.

Renovations to Stanhope Place will include the updating the main door (in disrepair after a break in), an easier access to the building for seniors including a change to the small stairs.

Sometimes without evening knowing it you are being a good neighbour or a bad neighbour. When I lived in Charlottetown I had good and bad neighbour experiences with the same neighbour, however they all ended in having a good neighbour, all because - we communicated. Yes, that wave, smile, small chit chat and the consideration and communication all helped to have a great neighbourhood to live in. People don't need to socialize if they don't want to but being considerate goes a long way to making a great neighbourhood.

Sign up for a day of eco-learning and adventure for youthThe Friends of Covehead-Brackley Bay (FCBB) are sponsoring a day for young people, aged 9-14 to learn about stream enhancement. They will be shown examples of digger logs, silt traps, brush mats, fish ladders, tree plantings, and new stream crossings. Our watershed crew will demonstrate how these activities affect our water supply, our fish, and our wildlife. There will also be a display on piping plovers, fish identification, and an electrofishing display. The day will be held on August 14th and young people should wear appropriate clothing and sneakers they can get wet or rubber boots. Parents or guardians are encouraged to accompany the youth. Lunch will be provided, and the day will last from 10am to 3pm.Space is limited so please register early by calling the FCBB office at (902) 672-2182 or email coveheadbrackley@gmail.com. Adult volunteers who would like to assist are also encouraged to attend.FCBB Activities for July 27-31Friends of Covehead-Brackley Bay will be partnering with DFO to sample fish population densities in Covehead and Brackley Bay on Monday July 27 The FCBB crew will be focusing our stream enhancement efforts on Black River for the remainder of the week between Brackley Point Road and North Winsloe.All interested in volunteering or learning about FCBB activities are encouraged to call our office at 902 672-2182, or email coveheadbrackley@gmail.com. All members of the public are encouraged to visit our website www.fcbbwatershed.ca and to like us on facebook @ www.facebook.com/pages/Friends-of-Covehead-Brackley-Baysfor more information and updates.

The print forms are still downloadable and you can still pick them up at the Municipal Office - now however, you can fill them out online and upload your sketch of your new addition or new building. Payment of building application fees can be mailed to Community of North Shore 2120 Covehead Rd, York, PEI C0A 1P0

Come mix and mingle, socialize and have your say on the strategic direction of your community for the next five years. The Community of North Shore Council have started the strategic planning process and welcome your input. Rather than having a stuffy presentation style setting the Council decided that a more open community-like social setting would be more conductive of getting your ideas going. There will be some snacks and beverages provided by Joanne Jay a local entrepreneur. Around the walls of the gym there will be large blank sheets with writing utensils for you to add your thoughts or cards with pencils to drop your ideas into a box.

When: Wednesday, August 12thTime: 7-9pm Where: North Shore Community CentreWho can come: Full or Part-time residents, if you feel you are part of the community then you are!Why: Council wants to know what you think.

Start thinking about the themes...including if you think we missed one.Strong Environmental Stewardship Community Safety Economic and Business Development Recreation/Culture/Quality of Life Governance and Administrative Efficiency

Friends of Covehead-Brackley Bay WatershedStill have one summer job position available for a returning student from District 9 (York-Oyster Bed). Applicants must be 16-29 years old and enjoy working outdoors. Please email resumes to coveheadbrackley@gmail.com

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped make Canada Day a success - (Decorating/Set up/Take Down and cake & ice cream duties) Charity Sheehan, Glynn Sheehan, Melody Gay & Gordon Boothroyd, Rebecca & Anthony Gill, Karla Crawford, Carla Carmichael, Amanda Rodgerson, Gordon Ellis, Michael Hewitt (Pictures), North Shore Fire Department, Parks Canada (Thank you for the picnic tables/garbage cans), Friends of Covehead-Brackley Bays, Bill Cameron for the horse and carriage....everyone who made the day a great success. Dino & Friends played for the afternoon, Facepainters Josh and Micayla, Greta Jones our balloon twister, and the great staff from Par-T-Perfect and PEI Inflatables for the Toy Story Bouncy, Mini-Golf, slip and slide and snow cones!